Petersburg, Virginia
The Crater
An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.
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Petersburg, Virginia
An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.
Alexandria, Virginia
The only place for a truly presidential dram.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
This war hero's old shop remembers the fine line between medicine and quackery during the Revolutionary War.
Richmond, Virginia
A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia
An extensive, if one-sided, history of U.S. law enforcement's war on drugs.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
This statue is dedicated to Grace Sherwood, the last person in Virginia to be convicted of being a witch.
Broad Run, Virginia
This pre-Revolutionary War grist mill ground corn and flour for soldiers in seven American wars.
Dayton, Virginia
One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.
Barboursville, Virginia
The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.
Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia
This once-palatial plantation may have been the site where a draft of the Declaration of Independence was written.
Centreville, Virginia
Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.
Richmond, Virginia
This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.
Natural Bridge, Virginia
A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.
Supply, North Carolina
This handcrafted, old western-style town is filled with deserted cars, retired movie props, and other forms of Americana.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Concord, North Carolina
The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.
Hillsborough, North Carolina
One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.
Durham, North Carolina
Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.
Raleigh, North Carolina
In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.
High Point, North Carolina
This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.
Zebulon, North Carolina
A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.
Newport, North Carolina
This sinkhole is disguised as a pond and named after the man who stumbled upon it.
Statesville, North Carolina
North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.
Poplar Branch, North Carolina
The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.